Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
Davies Veterinary Specialists is a busy and leading referral animal hospital looking for an enthusiastic, motivated cleaner to join the practice to help provide a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.


Along with the practice team you will carry out a range of cleaning activities in both clinical and non-clinical areas, hygiene areas, staff facilities and offices.


The hours for this position will be 8h through the night (21:00 - 05:00) with flexibility. This is apermanent full-time position.

Responsibilities

Cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, hygiene areas, staff facilities and offices by means of vacuuming, mopping, damp dusting, buffing and spray cleaning. Maintain high hospital standards by ensuring all areas are clean, presentable and safe. Handling and disposal of all types of waste, including recyclables and offensive waste. Understand and comply with all practice policies and procedures in connection with infection control; including hand, personal and environmental hygiene and waste disposal. Use equipment in accordance with the role following all Health & Safety guidelines. To correctly use, clean and store all cleaning materials to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards. To monitor and replenish stock levels of cleaning materials, waste bags, paper hand towels, toilet tissue, hand soap and sanitisers; ensuring that items do not fall below acceptable levels.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Vitality

Wellness program including:

Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme Local incentive freebies and rewards.

About us

Davies is one of the largest and most diverse, small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, with a team of over 200 people. We are situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside, within 50 minutes of London by train.


Founded over 20 years ago, Davies is recognised as a leader in the veterinary referral sector offering a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services.


We are also known for our pioneering sustainability initiatives within the industry, having gained the Investors in the Environment Green Award and won several other awards.


At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk